Oscar Announces THIS New Category For 100th Academy Awards Ceremony

By FnF Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 11, Apr 2025, 20:09 pm IST | UPDATED: 12, Apr 2025, 20:14 pm IST

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award for achievement in stunt design on Thursday.

The inclusion of this novel category will begin with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 for films released in 2027, reported Variety.

The inclusion of this novel category will begin with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 for films released in 2027, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, Director and producer David Leitch led the initiative on behalf of the stunt community to institute the new official Oscar category.

Leitch had a special association with this category as he started his career as a stunt performer in the film industry before foraying into direction. He, stunt coordinator and designer Chris O'Hara of Stunts Unlimited, and others made several presentations to the Academy, leading to the Board of Governors approving the new awards category today.

"Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking. We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion," said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang as quoted by Variety.